Sarotti Nuss Chili

Chili and chocolate is a natural pairing, and Sarotti has jumped on the bandwagon, but in their own way. This is a 32% milk chocolate, and instead of putting the chili into the chocolate, Sarotti has caramelized it onto the hazelnuts. With each bite that has a nut in it, you get both smooth, cooling chocolate and a power kick of chili when you bite into the nut.
If you let the chocolate melt first, then you have a candied hazelnut piece spiced by cayenne pepper.
Sarotti is part of the Barry Callebaut concern.

Reviewed: Sarotti Nuss Chili
Personality: Milky sweet with a powerful chili punch
How to enjoy: In small bits, accompanied by a cool drink
Rating:
1: Better than sex
2: Little bites of heaven
3: Share with your best friend
4: Will do in a pinch
5: Halloween candy

Where to buy:
Germany: Sarotti is available in grocers and candy stores. http://www.sarotti.com
USA: http://www.germandeli.com/sarotti.html

Sarotti Grand Chocolat Pekan-nuss

I love pecans. They are a real treasure of the nut world, similar to walnuts, but sweeter. I looked forward to this bar, because pecans are rare in Germany, with hazelnuts and almonds being the most used nuts instead.

The dark chocolate and the pecans did not work well together. Sarotti tried to pep
things up a bit by caramelizing the pecans, but it didn't help. I detected crunchiness, but no caramel flavor. The nuts were overwhelmed by the chocolate, which made it just a bar that was so-so.

All in all, I'm finding that Sarotti isn't a standout among budget chocolates.


Reviewed: Sarotti Grand Chocolat Pekan-nuss
Personality: solid and dull
How to enjoy: It's just ok, so eat it whenever

Rating:
1: Better than sex
2: Little bites of heaven
3: Share with your best friend
4: Will do in a pinch
5: Halloween candy

Where to buy:
Germany: grocery stores